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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Santa Barbara	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,461 reviews	View
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel	2.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 234 reviews	View
Haley Hotel	3.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 676 reviews	View
Moxy Santa Barbara	3.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 818 reviews	View
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View

Where to stay in Lower State

Find the best Lower State areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and West Beach.

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A coastal beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

Montecito

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

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A coastal town with a prominent white building with a red roof, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Presidio Santa Barbara or Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

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A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a clear sky.

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.

East Beach

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.

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Top Lower State Hotel Reviews

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Great room at a great price! Clean and comfortable 😊"

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

8/10 Good

"Upon arrival, we waited 1 hour to check in and then they gave us the wrong room. If it wasn’t for Rick, the bellman, I would have waited another hour to speak to somebody at the front desk about the room situation. Raffy Helou was also extremely helpful and accommodating making sure that our stay was memorable."

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay for our mini-honeymoon! The room is very comfortable with a great location near many restaurants, coffee shops, and places to drink wine. The staff were all friendly and very, very helpful! There is a mild amount of noise being near State street but nothing that diminishes the stay at all. Would definitely recommend to anyone staying in Santa Barbara."

Hotel Californian

8/10 Good

"check in was chaotic . She gave us a quick overview of the property, which is more of a compound and not super easy to figure out, but failed to provide the map. The biggest issues was the room wasn't ready till well after 4:00. They were supposed to update us, with a call and they didn't. We were left waiting in reception for a half hour and kept having to wait in line for reception."

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

10/10 Excellent

"The motel was very reasonable. Staff was very nice. It wasn’t a fancy place, but it was still clean. If you just need a place to stay, and not worried about how fancy it’s not, then this is a good place for that if you don’t wanna spend a lot of money."

Sandpiper Lodge

8/10 Good

"The breakfast was a huge let down. Coffee was good. And there were previously frozen croissants pre-sliced and a conveyor toaster for them. With a little butter and a packet of jam which were fine. But that’s about it. For the price and the advertising I surely expected a bit more of a spread for the Continental Breakfast. You should have seen the faces of surprised dismay on the many tourists who came in after me. They also expected something more."

Frequently asked questions

What is Lower State like?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Santa Barbara's Lower State neighbourhood has to offer. Make sure that you visit Reagan Ranch Center and Moreton Bay Fig Tree as part of your Lower State travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Lower State?

Based on our traveller data, Hotel Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay in Lower State. This hotel is a short 13-minute walk from Santa Barbara County Courthouse, and it offers a 24-hour fitness centre and free WiFi. Other good options for your stay in the area include Hotel Californian and Riviera Beach House.

How many hotels are there in the Lower State area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, choose from one of Expedia's 19 hotels and other accommodation options in Lower State.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Lower State, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available in Lower State.

What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

Sights like Reagan Ranch Center and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation can be part of your cultural tour of Lower State. You could also plan a visit to Moreton Bay Fig Tree or Paseo Nuevo Mall while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Lower State include Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara Art Foundry and De la Guerra Plaza. While you're out sightseeing, Casa de la Guerra and Santa Barbara Historical Museum are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa Barbara.

How can I get around Lower State and the greater Santa Barbara area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Santa Barbara Station.

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1. Hotel Santa Barbara

2. Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

4. Haley Hotel

5. Moxy Santa Barbara

6. Hotel Californian

7. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

8. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

9. La Playa Inn

10. Marina Beach Hotel

11. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

12. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

13. Inn By The Harbor

14. Harbor View Inn

15. Beachside Inn

16. Mason Beach Inn

17. The Franciscan Hotel

18. Lavender Inn by the Sea

19. Castillo Inn at the Beach

20. Harbor House Inn

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Where to stay in Lower State

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top Lower State Hotel Reviews

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

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